Gazebos: simple and beautiful, photos of original ideas

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A beautiful and cozy gazebo is not only a place for a quiet rest, but also a colorful, original element of the backyard territory. Elegant gazebos can be made from a variety of materials: simple and beautiful. The photo shows the best ideas and design solutions. The summer cottage has many purposes. In it you can set brazier, equip a summer kitchen or create an excellent place for receiving guests.

The choice of architectural forms is diverse, you can purchase a ready-made structure or create a beautiful building yourself. Before choosing an option, find out more information about the materials, types and shapes of such structures.

An unusual pavilion creates a holistic composition with the surrounding landscape

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1 Gazebos: simple and beautiful, photos of the best options
2 Do-it-yourself gazebo design made of polycarbonate: photos of unusual solutions
3 How to choose a decor and place for a gazebo
4 Video: beautiful ideas for garden gazebos for a summer cottage, which you can do with your own hands

Gazebos: simple and beautiful, photos of the best options

You can create a great place to relax with a gazebo simply and beautifully. Photos of the most interesting compositions can be viewed on our website. The variety of modern materials provides an excellent opportunity to create not only an aesthetically pleasing structure, but also a functional structure.

When using fire-resistant material, a brazier can be installed inside the structure

For the manufacture of a gazebo, a solid frame is required, which can be made of metal or wood. Such structures are open and closed, and are also equipped with different types of equipment.

There are standard designs on the basis of which original architectural forms are made:

a gazebo in the shape of a polycarbonate barrel belongs to the budget options, which is made of metal pipes and a rectangle base;

Barrel-shaped product variant

frame for canopy made of different types of material. Most often it is metal or wood. Forged products look great.The roof can be tapered, concave or vaulted;

The canopy can have various configurations

the original options include spherical designs.

Non-standard pavilion

How to make a simple and beautiful gazebo made of metal: photo options

The site contains beautiful photos of metal gazebos for summer cottages. Small-sized metal buildings can have a non-standard design. They look great in landscape design and fit into the surrounding landscape of plants and trees.

The metal structure is extremely durable

For such structures, pipes of various diameters, angles and profiles are used. Structures are assembled using welding machines. A simple structure is made of a rectangular frame, which is covered with tiles and slate.

Such products have undeniable advantages. They are strong, durable and resistant to atmospheric influences. For such structures, the type of soil is not important. They can be erected even if the soil on the site is clayey.

You can combine different types of materials. The model looks great from a metal frame, corrugated board and wood

Forged architectural forms are remarkably combined with other forging elements: a gate or a visor. In addition, metal parts can be well combined with plastic, wood or glass.

Metal buildings:

Helpful information! In addition to welding, bolts are used to connect parts.

How to choose a wooden gazebo: photo ideas

You can make a wooden gazebo simply and beautifully. Photos of unique designs can be found on our website. Wood is considered ideal for constructing simple architectural forms. This material lends itself well to processing, and is also distinguished by its durability and wear resistance.

Such structures can be easily built with your own hands. Lightweight and functional buildings are perfect for the local area of buildings erected from log cabins. You can create a variant in the form of a hut or a small house.

Wood products:

Timber models look organic and light, but in fact, they are very durable and stable. Wood models are distinguished by a variety of shapes and architectural solutions. For the construction of such pavilions, a massive base is not required.

A beautiful design can be supplemented with various decorative elements. In this case, lattices, all kinds of beams and balusters are used. Wood pavilions can be painted in various colors. Pinkish and white tones will add airiness to the building.

The construction, painted in white, looks unusual

Helpful information! To use the building in the cold season, design a closed building with doors and windows.

Arbor structures made of stone and brick

The pavilions of brick or stone are considered to be a solid building. You can also make a simple structure from a canopy and brick support pillars. If you plan to use the gazebo all year round, then you will need a closed structure with tightly fitting doors. In this case, the windows can be panoramic and huge. In brick versions, you can install a smokehouse, barbecue or fireplace. At the same time, combinations of different materials are popular.

Projects made of stone and brick look solid:

Helpful information! For the construction of summer cottages, natural types of stone are used: quarry, granite or sandstone.

Do-it-yourself gazebo design made of polycarbonate: photos of unusual solutions

An excellent option is considered to be polycarbonate gazebos in the courtyard of a private house, photo ideas of design solutions will help you choose your own option. Polycarbonate is often used in combination with other materials. This option is recommended in combination with a metal frame, which provides excellent structural strength.

The advantages of polycarbonate include:

safety, since the material is practically non-flammable. The material can be used even in extreme heat;
good thermal insulation characteristics due to the presence of an air gap between the stiffeners;
durability, for many years you can do without repair;
translucency, but at the same time the material retains ultraviolet radiation;
no foundation pouring required.

The most unusual shapes can have a gazebo made of polycarbonate:

The disadvantages include the ability to expand with strong temperature changes. In this case, you can leave small gaps between the polycarbonate sheets to compensate for possible expansion.

Such a pavilion serves not only as a magnificent decor for a personal plot, but can also be used as a functional kitchen. It can be used for parties and picnics.

Helpful information! In construction work, it is better to use material with a thickness of 8 mm. With a smaller size, the material will have less resistance to weathering and wear. Polycarbonate can be combined with metal, wood and wrought iron.

How to choose a decor and place for a gazebo

Before erecting a gazebo, it is important to choose the correct location for its location. If the site is open on all sides, it may be too hot inside the pavilion during the summer. A good solution is accommodation close to water bodies.

The pavilion decorated with curtains looks stylish

If you plan to apply gazebo as a summer kitchen, then it is better to place it near the house. Think over a free approach to the pavilion, which can be decorated with a beautiful path.

Decorate the structure with a decor in the form of plants

With the help of a variety of decor, any gazebo can be given a unique and luxurious look. An excellent solution would be to decorate with curly flowers. Inside the structure, you can place a hanging swing or a hammock. The stylish design is created with beautiful forged details. As a decor, you can use a small stylized bridge, lanterns, mirrors and comfortable furniture. You can decorate the structure with LED strip lighting. All kinds of electric garden lights are also used.

Simple and original decor can be made from flower pots

Many manufacturers offer to design and manufacture a gazebo. In this case, you can purchase a standard project, buy a ready-made version, or make a design yourself.

When choosing a gazebo for a turnkey summer cottage, the price is important. Some options are presented in the table.

Table 1. Average cost of arbors

Picture	Arbor options and material	Cost, rub.
	Larch model with floor. Size 3 * 2.5 m.	168300
	Polycarbonate construction. Alutenb - 03	83000
	Metal construction, polycarbonate canopy.	25000
	Model garden TJSG 032 - B / Metal frame, polyester material.	23000
	Tent Garden Way SLG 033	21600
	Pergola made of polycarbonate with metal base	130000

Helpful information! It is not recommended to install a gazebo next to the roadway, with a neighbor fence or household items such as a compost heap.

To create a functional and beautiful place for relaxation, it is not enough just to build a gazebo, you also need to design it correctly.